Summer Camp FAQ
- Who should take the summer session(s)?
- What level will my child be placed in?
- Is the content you teach different for multiple weeks?
- How intensive is your summer session program? Will my child(ren) have any fun?
- What is the difference between the AM session and the PM session?
- Is lunch provided if a student attends both the AM and PM sessions?
- My child is only enrolled in the AM session. Are late pickups allowed after the AM session?
- Do you have recess or a break time for the students?
- Do you offer any discounts for your summer sessions?
Answers
Q: Who should take the summer session(s)?
A: Summer sessions at MathEdge are designed for students who have finished a math course and wish to advance by passing the Challenge/Standard tests, or for students who need improvement in certain areas. To maximize effectiveness, the summer session is designed as a guided program where students can work on different concepts and at different levels of pace. This flexibility allows the student to focus on improving his/her area(s) of weakness.
Q: What level will my child be placed in?
A: New summer students are assessed after the first day of the session and grouped based on their grade and capability. We strive to put students in the right group, so they can be challenged, and be happy. Summer sessions are a lot more flexible in terms of which group students would be in.
Q: Is the content you teach different for multiple weeks?
A: Yes, we teach different content every week.
Q: How intensive is your summer session program? Will my child(ren) have any fun?
A: Our students learn a lot in the summer sessions, but they are not intensive, and we make sure students have time to have fun. We spend one hour teaching different math concepts, one hour for games and snacks, and the rest of the time is devoted to contests. Students will go through a lot of problems that way and learn a great deal, but also have lots of fun. We try not to make the curriculum too repetitive or focus it too much on “math.” It is summer, after all!
Q: What is the difference between the AM session and the PM session?
A: The AM session teaches problem solving. The PM session teaches how to perform mental math calculations without the aid of pen and paper. Each session focuses on entirely different concepts and material.
Q: Is lunch provided if a student attends both the AM and PM sessions?
A: No, students must bring their own lunches with them.
Q: My child is only enrolled in the AM session. Are late pickups allowed after the AM session?
A: We strongly advise you to pick up your child on time after the AM session. The camps have been designed to provide care throughout the day for students enrolled in both the AM and PM sessions. Unless we have other students staying through lunch for the PM session, we may have to charge extra to compensate our instructor’s time for staying late after the AM session.
Q: Do you have recess or a break time for the students?
A: Absolutely. For every camp, we provide one hour each day for students to play games, have a snack, or use the time however they want to.
Q: Do you offer any discounts for your summer sessions?
A: Yes, we do. You get 10% off if you sign up for 6 or more camps. After that, you
can receive an additional 10% off for early bird sign-